CSK vs LSG IPL 2026 Live: Rain around the MA Chidambaram Stadium is a rare sight in May, and Chennai finally got some relief from the scorching heat ahead of the clash between Chennai Super Kings and Lucknow Super Giants. The showers meant both teams had to stay indoors and skip their practice sessions on the eve of the match. While the break has eased the workload a bit in a packed schedule, both sides will be hoping for clear weather on match day. With two important points on offer, CSK and LSG head into the game with plenty on the line.
CSK eye momentum after early setbacks
Chennai Super Kings have slowly started to turn their season around after a rough beginning. They started the season with three straight defeats but have turned things around with three wins in their last four matches, getting themselves back into playoff contention.
Results elsewhere in the tournament have also helped their cause, with no single team pulling away at the top of the table. With two matches lined up against lower-ranked opposition, CSK will see a strong chance to collect four valuable points and strengthen their position further.
There are also positive signs in their batting group. Sanju Samson was in top form in their previous win in Delhi, while young Kartik Sharma is beginning to look more comfortable at this level. If players like Dewald Brevis and Shivam Dube can find consistency, CSK’s lineup will look far more dangerous. Their bowling unit, meanwhile, appears settled and reliable.
LSG finding late spark despite tough season
Lucknow Super Giants may still be struggling on the points table, but their recent performances suggest a side not willing to go down without a fight. In their last three games, they have shown improvement in patches, including one match that went to a Super Over and another where they nearly chased down a massive 228 before falling short.
Their most recent outing, however, was a standout performance. Few expected them to beat defending champions RCB, but LSG delivered a confident and controlled win. Mitchell Marsh led the charge with a brilliant century, while Nicholas Pooran has looked back to his best after moving up to the No. 3 position.
That win will have given LSG a boost of confidence with four matches remaining. Considering CSK’s recent struggles at home, the visitors will believe this is far from an impossible challenge.
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Match ends
Big victory for Ruturaj Gaikwad’s Chennai Super Kings against Lucknow Super Giants as they registered a 5 wickets win. This victory helps them hold the fifth spot in the points table with 12 points.
Update after 18 overs
Chennai Super Kings need 21 runs in the last 12 balls! Prashant Veer is unbeaten on 10 off 8 while Shivam Dube is on 2 off 3. The game is still alive but CSK will need a big finish from the lower order.
Dewald Brevis bowled!
Digvesh Singh Rathi strikes again! He bowls a beautiful flighted googly, Brevis goes for a big slog sweep but misses it completely as the ball crashes into the stumps. Brevis departs for 10(12) as CSK lose another wicket. CSK need 35 off 24 balls.
CSK captain departs!
Shahbaz Ahmed gives LSG an important breakthrough as Ruturaj Gaikwad is bowled for 42 off 28 balls. Gaikwad went for the pull shot but missed it completely, and the ball crashed into the stumps.
After 12 overs: CSK 142/2
Ruturaj Gaikwad is holding the CSK innings together with a composed 37 off 25 balls. Kartik Sharma is batting on 10, while Mohammed Shami has kept things tight despite going wicketless so far. CSK need 55 runs in 43 balls.
Powerplay ends!
Urvil Patel has given CSK a flying start with a blazing 42 off just 9 balls, including six sixes and a four. Chennai are 97/1 after six overs, while Ruturaj Gaikwad is batting on 26 as CSK need 107 more runs from 84 balls.
BIG blow for CSK! Sanju Samson departs
Big blow for CSK! Digvesh Singh Rathi strikes as Sanju Samson goes for an ugly mow across the line and gets cleaned up on the middle stump. Samson departs for a quick 28 off 14 balls as Chennai lose their first wicket. CSK are 47/1 after 4 overs, needing 157 runs.
After 3 overs: CSK 35/0
Sanju Samson and Ruturaj Gaikwad have given Chennai a solid start! Both openers are looking in good touch as CSK race to 35 without loss in just 3 overs and need another 169 runs to win against LSG.
CSK's chase begins!
Sanju Samson and Ruturaj Gaikwad have come out on the pitch to begin CSK’s innings. Mohammed Shami is ready with the bowl.
Innings break!
As the Lucknow Super Giants’ innings has ended, it is now time for an innings break. CSK team will begin their chase shortly, needing 204 to win the match.
After 15 overs: LSG 154/6
Jamie Overton has put CSK firmly on top with an excellent spell of 3/19. Shahbaz Ahmed and Himmat Singh are at the crease on 6 each, but LSG have slowed down badly after their flying start.
Jamie Overton strikes again
Jamie Overton strikes again for CSK as Akshat Raghuwanshi departs for 18 off 18 balls. The slower ball forced a mistimed shot, and Urvil Patel completed an easy catch at mid-off as LSG continue to lose wickets after a strong start.
Rishabh Pant bowled!
Jamie Overton picks up another important wicket for CSK as Rishabh Pant is bowled for 15 off 12 balls. Pant got an inside edge onto the stumps, and LSG have now lost two quick wickets in the middle overs.
Big breakthrough! Josh Inglis is gone
Jamie Overton gives CSK a big wicket as Josh Inglis falls for a superb 85 off 33 balls, including 10 fours and six sixes. Inglis tried the paddle shot but was caught by Sanju Samson, ending a brilliant knock for LSG. The new batsmen is Aiden Markram, LSG are 112/3 after 9.1 overs.
Nicholas Pooran Departs!
Noor Ahmad makes an immediate impact for CSK as Nicholas Pooran departs for 1 off 3 balls. Pooran tried the slog sweep but found substitute fielder Sarfaraz Khan at deep midwicket, giving Chennai another important wicket. The new batsman is captain Rishabh Pant.
Powerplay ends: LSG 91/1
Josh Inglis is batting brilliantly for LSG, staying unbeaten on 77 off just 25 balls at the end of the powerplay. Lucknow Super Giants have raced to 91/1 in six overs, with Nicholas Pooran joining him at the crease.
Mitchell Marsh departs!
Anshul Kamboj gives CSK an important breakthrough as Mitchell Marsh departs for 10 off 10 balls. Dewald Brevis completes the catch and Chennai finally manage to break the opening partnership. New batsmen is inform Nicholas Pooran.
Josh Inglis brings up his fifty!
Josh Inglis brings up his first fifty of IPL 2026 with a classy lofted boundary off Akeal Hosein. The LSG opener has looked in complete control and is putting the CSK bowlers under serious pressure. LSG are 77/0 after 5 overs.
After 3 overs: LSG 40/0
Josh Inglis has come out firing for LSG, smashing 30 off just 10 balls with three sixes and two fours. Mitchell Marsh is unbeaten on 9 at the other end as Lucknow make a strong start with the run rate above 13.
The match begins!
Josh Inglis and Mitchell Marsh have come out to continue the innings for LSG. Akeal Hosein is ready with the bowl.
LSG Playing XI
Mitchell Marsh, Josh Inglis, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant(wk/c), Aiden Markram, Akshat Raghuwanshi, Himmat Singh, Shahbaz Ahmed, Mohammed Shami, Digvesh Singh Rathi, Prince Yadav
Here's what LSG captain Rishabh Pant said after loss the toss!
“We would have bowled first as well. We need to win all games, but we must be consistent and play some good cricket. We have had our moments and channces, but we didn’t finish it. We have to give 200% in every game – two changes, Inglis comes in after his injury, Avesh comes in place of Mayank,” Pant said.
Here's what CSK captain said after won the toss!
“We will bowl first. The wicket was under covers and there was rain around. The pitch does behave differently in day games, but we need to adapt well and then restrict them to a low score. Pretty positive on the way the last 7-8 games have gone for us. It’s been a good tuirnaround and we’ll look to stay positive. We are playing the same team” Gaikwad said.
Toss!
Chennai Super Kings won the toss and decided to bowl first.
LSG XI: Mitchell Marsh, Josh Inglis/Arshin Kulkarni, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant, Aiden Markram, Akshat Raghuwanshi, Himmat Singh, Shahbaz Ahmed, Mohammed Shami, Prince Yadav, Mayank Yadav
Chennai weather update
Both teams had their practice sessions cancelled on Saturday due to rain, and scattered showers are also expected on match day.
Around 10 minutes before the toss at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, it’s hot and humid with a brief passing shower quickly giving way to bright sunshine again.
Pitch report
The MA Chidambaram Stadium pitch is a red soil surface that helped CSK pick up their first win of the season against Delhi Capitals.
It has been under covers for a long time, so early help for fast bowlers is expected.
CSK vs LSG head-to-head record
Lucknow Super Giants have a slight edge in the head-to-head against Chennai Super Kings, leading 3-2 in their previous meetings. It’s a closely fought rivalry, and CSK will be looking to level things up in this encounter.
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